As housing prices rise, homeowners may look to income from a rented suite to help carry a mortgage. This can be a great strategy if you follow the rules and are well-prepared for being a landlord. Here are five key things to know.

Everyone is talking about our crazy real estate market, and in particular prices, they’re up 20% in just 4 months. You know I’ve been in this business for years and I’ve never seen anything like this. But, I’m not alarmed about the level of today’s prices, rather the rate of increase.